Mr. Shields invented Date Crystals® in 1936. The size of oatmeal flakes, they are much easier to use in cooking than freshly chopped dates. Date Crystals®are an integral ingredient of our famous Date Shake.

Date Crystals® are Shield's secret ingredient for our famous date shakes. We provide recipes by Mrs. Shields that are tried and true. Her Crystal recipes pamphlet will give you hours of enjoyment and delicious bakery items to impress all your friends and family. We are now shipping our Date Crystals® in the same reusable metal tin that Mr. Shields originally used.

100% pure dates. The size of oatmeal flakes, Crystals® are used in numerous ways. They can be added to salads to make a unique taste and style. Many of our customers use them on their oatmeal everyday! Date Crystals® are Shield's secret ingredient for our famous date shakes. We provide recipes by Mrs. Shields that are tried and true. Her Crystal recipes pamphlet will give you hours of enjoyment

This retro-funky documentary delight explores the world-famous Shield's Date Garden and the history of the date industry in the Coachella Valley. Fifteen minutes presentation modified only slightly over the years.